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Fisher with other students in Japan for the study abroad trip in Spring of 2023. - Photo via Riley Fisher

Destination Denmark: Rowan’s new study abroad program

Beth Cimaglia February 14, 2024

Rowan University’s latest study abroad program is here and this time it's in Denmark. For years, the university has encouraged students to apply to study abroad in the hopes of offering students...

"Being a so-called 'strong woman' in today’s world is harder than it looks." - Graphics Editor / Julia Quennesson

Moses: The difficulty of being a strong woman on campus

Rianna Moses November 29, 2023

It is known to all women about the horrifying experiences we go through in society, however, in a moment of distress, being strong seems too far to reach because of the fear that takes control of your...

Professor Jody Russel Manning at the study abroad fair on Feb. 22 giving students a peak at the "Nazi Germany and Holocaust" abroad program. - Photo / International Student Advisor Katelyn Sullivan

Study abroad in Europe in Summer 2024 to learn about Nazi Germany and the Holocaust

Connor Brown February 22, 2023

In the summer of 2024, students will have the opportunity to study abroad in central Europe. “Nazi Germany and the Holocaust” is a tour through Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic witnessing...

A street artist performs for a busy street in Hongdae, a neighborhood in Seoul, South Korea. / Photo via Marissa Pavorsky

Through her Lens: Marissa Pavorsky Travels the World to Perfect her Craft

Daniela Garofalo September 12, 2022

In the winter of 2022, senior Marissa Pavorsky traveled to Seoul, South Korea armed with a Pentax K1000 film camera and several rolls of film to study abroad. Determined to learn the ropes of a film camera,...

Staff writer Mya Calderon gives advice to students moving to a new state to attend a new college. - Photo via Pixabay.com

Calderon: Midwestern City Slicker

Mya Calderon November 2, 2021

From tall bright green cornfields to dull grey pavements and blaring horns, my life changed when I decided to move away for college – 1,313.2 miles to be exact.  “What are you doing all the...

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University-related travel to areas of concern cancelled due to coronavirus

Christopher Connors March 2, 2020

In light of the coronavirus outbreak, Rowan University will suspend planned university-related travel through May 31 to any location designated as an area of concern by the Centers for Disease Control...

Students walking at Rowan University in Glassboro. Like students, professors and academic advisers are adjusting to the "new normal." - Photo / Miguel Martinez

Rowan implements new measures in light of coronavirus

Dmitri Torpey February 12, 2020

A recent Rowan Announcer submission from Feb. 4 urged students and faculty planning to visit or those returning from trips to China to be cautious in light of the recent coronavirus outbreak. The submission...

Nyhavn Canal is in Copenhagen, Denmark. Achterberg traveled there on one of her solo trips. - Staff Writer / Adelaide Achterberg

Friends in Faraway Places

Adelaide Achterberg December 2, 2019

Do you have any certain memories from your childhood that stick out but you don’t know why? You remember exactly what was said, and maybe at the time you didn’t understand the significance of it,...

Chișinău is an often-overlooked city in Eastern Europe. Achterberg took a weekend trip to Chișinău, the capital of Moldova, during her time studying abroad. - Staff Writer / Adelaide Achterberg

Adventures in Moldova, Eastern Europe’s hidden gem

Adelaide Achterberg November 5, 2019

Generally, when travelers decide to visit eastern Europe — which they don’t do very often — they think of bustling cities like Prague, Krakow and Budapest. Even the most serious travelers often...

Dr. Shari Willis stands with two of her daughters and a reindeer. This was part of a family trip to northern Finland where they got to go reindeer-sleighing. - Photo / Dr. Shari Willis

Dr. Shari Willis encourages growth through overcoming challenges—and rock climbing

Kalie VanDewater September 30, 2019

As college students, something that is liable to happen is getting into a routine where we don’t step outside of our comfort zones. Some of us may not challenge ourselves more than our selected major...

MEDLIFE volunteers improve communities in other countries

Sarah Hockel February 19, 2017

A club at Rowan University is dedicated to traveling to other countries to help communities in need. MEDLIFE is a nationwide organization that delivers medicine, education and community development...

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